GDT: [#8] Hurricanes @ Stars

[LoneStarHockey]

Carolina Hurricanes (3-1-1) @ Dallas Stars (4-3-0)

Game Preview:
https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/ben-...tars-aim-to-extend-winning-streak/c-292150724

Jamie Benn - Tyler Seguin - Alexander Radulov
Devin Shore - Mattias Janmark - Jason Spezza
Remi Elie - Martin Hanzal - Brett Ritchie
Antoine Roussel - Radek Faksa - Tyler Pitlick

Marc Methot - John Klingberg
Dan Hamhuis - Stephen Johns
Esa Lindell - Julius Honka

Ben Bishop

Scratched: Jamie Oleksiak, Greg Pateryn, Gemel Smith
Injured: None
Hurricanes Projected Lineup

Teuvo Teravainen -- Jordan Staal -- Justin Williams
Sebastian Aho -- Victor Rask -- Elias Lindholm
Jeff Skinner -- Derek Ryan -- Brock McGinn
Joakim Nordstrom -- Marcus Kruger -- Janne Kuokkanen

Jaccob Slavin -- Brett Pesce
Justin Faulk -- Noah Hanifin
Haydn Fleury -- Trevor van Riemsdyk

Scott Darling

Scratched: Martin Necas, Josh Jooris, Klas Dahlbeck
Injured: Lee Stempniak (upper body)

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[LoneStarHockey]

Oleksiak out, Honka in.

 

[Kalamazoo Wings]

Oleksiak out, Honka in.

This is a good start. I hope Honka can have a positive impact tonight.

Carolina is playing some good hockey right now and have one solid young d-core. The Stars will need a big effort tonight.
Go Stars!

 

[LoneStarHockey]

Definitely, this is going to be a tough game and I am excited to see how the Stars come out. It would be nice to get a win at home before they head out on a road trip.

 

[tofu]

On a somewhat unrelated note, have you guys noticed the bizarre string music cues for commercial breaks this year on FSSW? It's so hilariously bad, I don't get it.

 

[tofu]

Is Roussel/Faksa/Pitlick the best 4th line in the NHL? I love this trio. The new and improved Roussel/Eakin/Garbutt.

 

[Ghost of Kyiv]

excelente

 

[BrettHullsToe]

On a somewhat unrelated note, have you guys noticed the bizarre string music cues for commercial breaks this year on FSSW? It's so hilariously bad, I don't get it.

It's got a Trans-Siberian Orchestra feel to it, makes me think of Winter. I like it.

 

[serp]

I don't think you can call the Roussel-Faksa-Pitlick line a fourth line. Don't really think the team has a fourth line anyway.

 

[serp]

The line Ellie plays on usually ends up with least shifts and minutes. Spezza ended up on the line a couple of times now . Not place where he fits so far.

 

[brighteststars]

We've looked really good other than a few minor lapses. Let's finish it off in the third.

 

[tofu]

I don't think you can call the Roussel-Faksa-Pitlick line a fourth line. Don't really think the team has a fourth line anyway.

Well it's technically the fourth line. What else would you call it? I called it the best fourth line for a reason - they're better than the rest.

 

[serp]

Well it's technically the fourth line. What else would you call it? I called it the best fourth line for a reason - they're better than the rest.

The fourth line is the line with the least minutes of the four lines . Since Roussel-Faksak-Pitlick has worked really well it didn't. Currently its more like the second line since the others haven't really worked out all that well . Especially Spezza/Ritchie and Hanzal haven't been good 5 on 5.

 

[serp]

Hanzal i'm actually fine with since he's been excellent on the PK and thats what he was signed for.

 

[Hockey Dad]

Not sure how that was not goaltending interference

 

[tofu]

The fourth line is the line with the least minutes of the four lines . Since Roussel-Faksak-Pitlick has worked really well it didn't. Currently its more like the second line since the others haven't really worked out all that well . Especially Spezza/Ritchie and Hanzal haven't been good 5 on 5.

So if it's strictly based on time played, who is the Stars' fourth line? Thought you said they didn't have one.

 

[serp]

So if it's strictly based on time played, who is the Stars' fourth line? Thought you said they didn't have one.

Quality wise they don't . Everything is top 9 caliber the team dresses on forward. Just some haven't really clicked yet.

Ugly third period and i really hate the way goalie intereference is called. I've seen worse cases where the puck directly gets whacked out of the glove and still called a good goal ( even after a challenge ) so it doesn't suprise me.

Bishop has been very good so far and the PK also did very well. The team needs way more out of Spezza

 

[brighteststars]

Horrible third and so lucky to have Bishop. Oh well, a win is a win.

 

[tofu]

Quality wise they don't . Everything is top 9 caliber the team dresses on forward. Just some haven't really clicked yet.

Agreed about the skill level of the players but you're still just picking and choosing what qualifies as a fourth line to suit your position. Roussel, Faksa, and Pitlick are most certainly the Stars' fourth line, but I think we agree they're playing better than the second and third lines so far. Doesn't mean they're not the fourth line.

 

[brighteststars]

The Roussel Line and BIg line were good tonight. Spezza was ass tonight and needs to get going.

 

[Kalamazoo Wings]

Was Honka any good or pretty much went unnoticed out there?

 

[Ajacied]

Somehow you just can’t sit back and get comfortable with this Stars team whenever they get a (decent) lead. That third period was horrible, but somewhat expected.

Honka was pretty unnoticable.

 

[The Macho King]

How are you guys enjoying Bish? He's fantastic - will save your butt a lot.

Also - be patient with some of his puck handling. Most of the time it's a huge asset, but every now and then it will make him look like a goat. Glad he ended up with you guys - would hate to see him on a team I hate.

 

[Troy McClure]

How are you guys enjoying Bish? He's fantastic - will save your butt a lot.

Also - be patient with some of his puck handling. Most of the time it's a huge asset, but every now and then it will make him look like a goat. Glad he ended up with you guys - would hate to see him on a team I hate.

All the Stars ever needed was league average goaltending. Niemi and Lehtonen were the 1A and 1B of worst goalies in the NHL, so Bishop didn’t need to be a Vezina candidate to make a big difference.

Bishop has been very good. He may set his career mark for minutes played because Kari is f***ing awful.

 

[Troy McClure]

Was Honka any good or pretty much went unnoticed out there?

Honka had a few moments where you could see what makes him special, but he’s mostly playing a very safe and quiet style. Even on the PP, he’s deferring more than he should. I’d rather see him be more aggressive when the puck is on his stick.